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District of Columbia DOT head Gabe Klein and US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood talk bikes on NRP -- right now. The audio will be available online after 7:00pm EST.
A quiet revolution is starting in the world of transportation.

To raise awareness about the dangers of driving while distracted, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted their distracted driving policy statement and frequently asked questions on their website.

Yesterday, the Michigan House voted 74-33 to ban texting while driving as a primary offence, meaning that police can ticket for driving while texting without seeing another violation. This is a pleasant surprise and a victory for the elected officials and bicycling advocates who had been pushing for a strong law for months.